Service was very good. I had the mushroom swiss burger and asked for jalapeno. So weird to have fried breaded mushrooms on the burger. It was good but the chips were great. I don't know what it is about the chips but they are so good. Always a pleasant place to have lunch. Aug. 8, 2026 read more

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What a delicious lunch! The waitress was very attentive but not overly...I split the Corner Burger with Steak Fries and it was so good I forgot to get a picture until I was down to the last bite! The steak fries were very big and my husband loved them, I prefer a thinner fry, they were good though! I also ordered a side of the brussel sprouts which were sooo good. I love roasted brussel sprouts. Great selection of cocktails and mocktails. Originally we went to the Back Bar and then learned it opens at 4pm. They have love music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. I plan to come back! read more

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Very nice establishment! The place is clean, and was not crowded at all. The service was great, a little slow but the food was worth it. The mimosa was really good, portion was great! The gravy was a little too salty, but the rest was great. Would return! read more

Preston's Corner Bar & Grill - Over easy egg, biscuits and gravy with hush puppies. - Seafood Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

Food is fantastic!! They ran out of a few items (had a busy Valentines day service before we arrived, so it's understandable- and we love that for them!) The attentiveness and warmth was palpable and made the already tasty food even better. Both Ms Jackie and our server were wonderful and extended 5star hospitality. THANK Y'ALL!! read more

Preston's Corner Bar & Grill - Crème brulee - Seafood Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

The food was great Isabella was our server and she was very nice Great place to eat can accommodate large parties Has a bar out back and it has live music read more

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Everything excellent. You've done it again!!! The Mushroom Swiss and the Bacon Jam burgers are incredible! SERVICE EXCELLENT! Highly recommend for Swansboro experience! Locals and visitors must give this a try. Near Bridge in Swansboro NC read more

Preston's Corner Bar & Grill - BaconJam burger with Harvest Margherita and the best French fries EVER! - Seafood Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

PRESTONS formally Swansboro food and beverage company offers a delightful dining experience with its excellent atmosphere that exudes a cozy home-like feeling. It's perfect for a relaxed yet classy date night on the town. The food is delicious and always served piping hot, the service is quick, and the overall ambiance creates a warm and inviting vibe. I love the care they put into their foods and extra touches such as their amazing pickled vegetables and garnishes. It shows they very much care. The nearby exploration options add an element of fun and a great place to walk off the meal. The only small wish is for outdoor dining to complement the house-like atmosphere inside. Overall I 100% recommend grabbing a bite to eat here. Recommend: the French onion soup, crème brûlée! read more

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Breakfast here is really good & their crab dip! The owner and staff are really nice as well! The back bar area is a great hangout spot!

Eileen and I went to Preston's Corner yesterday for lunch and were both pleasantly surprised at the selection and the quality of the meal. I cannot say enough good comments about our server Ashleigh as she was exceptional with an amazing attitude, providing excellent service, enchanting smile and conversation. Truly a great restaurant and superior staff. We will return, even if the food had been so-so, she went above and beyond regular service. ;-) read more

Our first visit was great, and we will definitely be back! Carrie provided great service and recommendations. We had the crab rangoon nachos, shrimp and grits and the tuna poke bowl. All of our dishes were delicious, generous portions and great flavor. Even the kid's meals. A nice change from our normal spots in Morehead City and Emerald Isle. Reasonably priced as well! read more

Preston's Corner Bar & Grill - shrimp and grits - Seafood Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

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Location: resturant located next to riverwalk park Parking: plenty of space and easy to get in and out of Food: excellent food. chicken sandwich came with an extra a diablo sauce which was spicy and flavorful. build the garden burger was a great vegetarian option with plenty of toppings to choose from. both fries and sweet potato fires were excellently seasoned and crispy. tempted by the reeses cheesecake which was a special for the holiday time was absolutely delicous, creamy and housemade Service: Beth our server was fanatasic and incredibly friendly. gave great suggestions about things to do in the area and provided such a warm welcoming atmosphere . Ambience: open dining area, with simple seaside decor. very family friendly. read more

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The staff are very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed meeting Preston and were impressed with his ability to make us feel comfortable and welcome. The food and drinks were excellent. read more

We came to check out this place for the first time. The restaurant is nice enough. It's nothing fancy but the food is definitely the star of the show. The pork chop was a standout in this meal, perfectly cooked to retain its moisture and packed with flavor. Each bite was tender, and the juicy texture was complemented by a delicious pineapple salsa, adding a refreshing, tangy-sweet balance. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes and crisp green beans, the dish felt complete and satisfying. The rich gravy on the potatoes was a comforting touch, and the green beans had just the right amount of crunch. Overall, a hearty and flavorful meal that was both well-balanced and enjoyable! read more

Preston's Corner Bar & Grill - Perfect pork chop - Seafood Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

Our waitress (and the rest of the staff) were friendly, attentive and hospitable throughout our entire meal. The food was absolutely delicious. Our large party had various dishes including the shrimp burger, shrimp and grits, kid's chicken quesadillas, clam chowder, bisque and more. Everyone enjoyed their meals and said they'd recommend to others. read more

Nice corner bar and grill!! Customer service was excellent- friendly and on point! The food was very tasty, I had the turkey club and it was fantastic. My wife had the shrimp tacos and enjoyed each bite. Definitely going back to try the dinner menu!!! read more

Overall, the food was tasty. Parts of the rice of the risotto was a little undercooked but the swordfish was cooked to perfection and was much bigger than expected! The shrimp gumbo was very flavorful but maybe just a tad bit salty for my taste. Fiancé loved it though! Fiancé and future mom-in-law ordered the upside down pineapple cake martini. It was okay. Both weren't fond of the pineapple juice they used. Nor did it taste like the cake.. Other than the drink, we enjoyed our time there. read more

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Preston's Bar and Grill was fantastic. Blackened flounder with fries was terrific and the shrimp gumbo was to die for. Staff were super friendly and quick. Highly recommend this place when in Swansboro. read more

Oh my gosh, I had the Prime Rib sandwich and it was fantastic! Shaved thin, melted cheese on top, caramelized onions and they even had gluten free buns. I had a small salad as my side and the waiter even remembered not to put the croutons on it without me asking. Now that was someone paying attention. It wasn't real crowded at 1pm but quite a few tables had patrons and the bar had a few people. It wasn't noisy at all. My companion said his Rueben was good also. I will definitely be back. read more

Excellent lunch spot. Ordered a poppin shrimp burger with fried mushrooms, and was not disappointed. Shrimp was delicious and the fried mushrooms were some of the best I've ever had. Great service and a nice spot on the water. Came back again for the same thing but with fried okra...also freakin delicious read more

Preston's Corner Bar & Grill - Poppin shrimp burger and fried mushrooms - Seafood Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

This place is clean, bright & you just get a happy vibe visiting! The back bar is a fun place especially when there is live music. Wednesday is open mic nite. The menu changes seasonally. I have my favorites! The French Onion soup is nearly a meal itself! There is a wide variety from seafood to pork Chops to large Cobb salad. Oh & they have homemade desserts that are always fresh! It's family run & one of the owners seems to always be there & approachable if you have any issue. Overall- a great restaurant that gives back to the community. read more

Preston's has continuously gotten better....had the NY Strip tonight for approximately $28 (meal...with veggie and mashed potatoes)...wife had burger with gluten free bun and broccoli. Not Ruth Chris or any other high end restaurant...but with that said...they don't want to be. Excellent steak cooked perfectly for the price. Wife's burger was outstanding. Now the service....went to the back bar because we like the vib...had William at the bar for our server. They should give the guy a raise. Right from the start the man was on top of things. Made sure everything was perfect. Even cleaned our wine glasses to perfection (some bartenders would be pissed off at that request). Always like this place but it keeps getting better. They don't look for good service...they are always looking for the best service. read more

Went here for the first time today. Was greeted by very nice hostess and shown a quiet table where I could observe the room. Ordered their 2 eggs meal that comes with toast, side and meat. Declined the meat and asked for home fries. The mimosa and unsweet tea came out first and I was able to enjoy those. Food came and it was 50/50...tried the home fries and they were overdone and cold. The eggs were delish and perfect, toast was good. Hash browns were not eaten. My server did notice they were not up to par and removed them. She did mention they didn't look great when she brought the meal, but didn't send it back for change. She did remove the cost after the fact which I appreciated. Overall a good experience. 3/5 for food...5/5 for staff! Would go again. read more

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Don't pass up the homemade desserts here! We got the key lime pie and orange cream cheesecake and they were both amazing!! Kudos to the pastry chef! read more

The service was very good. The food was not. My husband had crab cakes entree. Crab cakes were okay mashed potatoes were very bland. Brussels sprouts were very bland also. I had coconut shrimp entree. Shrimp were frozen not fresh. My mashed potatoes and green beans were also very bland and tasteless. Used to go to this restaurant when it was swansboro food and beverage. Food and service was awesome. We were definitely disappointed and won't be back. Unfortunately read more

Absolutely LOVE this place!!! Beautiful views, delish food, great service! 10/10 will go back!!

I'm not sure if it was just an off night or a new waitress, but our experience left a lot to be desired. We began by ordering a Coke and a Diet Coke--only to be served two Diet Cokes. After a 10‑minute wait before our order was taken, the appetizer arrived promptly. However, I'd caution against ordering the New England clam chowder; it was oddly filled with chunks of meat and an overwhelming amount of corn. While my wife's salad and cocktail were decent, our main courses were problematic. It took nearly 30 minutes before we even mentioned that my BLT hadn't arrived--especially puzzling since another table that arrived after us, as well as a party of eight nearby, were already receiving their meals. When my BLT and steak fries finally did come, the steak fries were essentially just a single potato crudely sliced into eight pieces, and the BLT was overpowered by turkey that tasted more like processed Oscar Mayer than real turkey. Overall, it seemed like a particularly bad night--not just for us, but for several other customers as well. I hope the management takes steps to improve both their service and food quality. read more

My husband and I have made eating at Preston's a weekly tradition, food is outstanding, and the staff even more so. Cody and Jackie always go over and beyond to make sure we are satisfied. read more

We came here for breakfast on Friday, and there were several other tables but it was nowhere close to busy. This was around 8:45am. Service was quick but our server was extremely friendly! The restaurant is very clean, and the bar looked recently updated and well maintained. We both had coffee - it is really good coffee, and the (real) mugs are thick and warm! I ordered the eggs Benedict Florentine (with home fries), and my husband had biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon. We enjoyed our breakfast so much, we might go back tomorrow. read more

Preston's Corner Bar & Grill - Biscuits & Gravy - Seafood Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

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If you like crab bisque this is your place!!! It is so delicious and filled with crab, cheese, onions, garlic, cream and other seasonings.

Amazing food and service. Had a great time with my friends. The bacon Brussels sprouts were perfect! Loved the selection of burgers and sweet potato fries. read more

I have NEVER tasted anything bad from this place! The service is amazing...ask for Sarah she's the sweetest thing!

Preston's corner always has amazing and fast service. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, there is lots of natural light and a clean and cozy feel. It's in a great central location to Downtown Swansboro alongside a plethora of adorable local shops. Staff are very kind and helpful and make me want to come back again and again. The food is delicious and appropriately priced. There are a variety of items on the menu so there is something for everyone. I have tried nearly every item on their menu at this point and have never been unsatisfied. Highly recommended! read more

We stopped in here for dinner on our last night on vacation. Couple of things to note: 1. Parking is very limited in this area of town. The streets are narrow and crowded. however, just up the road is some public parking and it is a short walk to the main area which include this restaurant. 2. They do not take reservations. 3. They are short staffed, which is what we observed at every location we went to on our vacation. Everyone is either trying to hire, training people, or just don't have staff. So... they can only seat so many people even though they look like they have a lot of empty tables.. The food was quite good here. My wife had crab cakes and I had blackened Mahi Mahi. They have a pretty good menu with variety but not as large and overwhelming as some places. They also do some daily specials on drinks and food. It is not an overly fancy place and the prices were reasonable considering the location. We would go back for sure. read more

Preston's Corner Bar & Grill - Main sign - Seafood Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

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The restaurant was too hot and stuffy. It was hard to enjoy the meal. When it's hot outside, turn the air on! Food was ok-generous portions. Ordered coconut shrimp-over fried and didn't taste like coconut. Hush puppies over fried. Fries were delicious. Coleslaw was warm. Husband had shrimp and grits-he said it was delicious. Server was excellent! For the love of God, turn on the air and make it comfortable for everyone! read more

I have done two reviews for this place from when it was another name. It is now Preston's and I enjoyed it more than I had before. Still a 3.5 more than a 4 but better. My main gripe about this place is the decor. The main dining room is just horrendous. The lighting is so bright and it doesn't make sense. They need an absolute renovation and reconsideration of how they use this space . I ate at the back bar tonight and it was so much nicer. It was comfortable, and still way nicer than in dining room. The bartender/ server was nice. I ordered a Bloody Mary and it was so bad I couldn't drink it. I don't think that has ever happened. I asked what the fresh catch was and she said they didn't have one (probably cause it's cold) . Interesting. I went with the ahi tuna appetizer for $12.00. It was a huge portion and actually really good. I thought the price was unbelievable. I also ordered a cup of crab bisque which was full of crab was barely warm. I just asked for it to go so I could heat it up at home. I did like that you could get any meal grilled or fried for under $30.00. That also had plenty of sides. If only they would redecorate and maybe add some oysters on the half shell and some unique things- it would be so much better. read more

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We visited Preston's Corner with a large party of 22 after our daughter's play--at 8:30 PM, no less--and we were blown away. Cody was our server, and he was absolutely phenomenal. Friendly, patient, on top of every detail, and handled our big group with total ease. It's rare to see that level of service, especially so late in the evening. The food was incredible. Every dish came out fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. From appetizers to desserts, not a single complaint from anyone in our group--which says a lot! You could feel the care in both the preparation and presentation. We were honestly amazed by how nice the entire experience was. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the staff was kind, and we felt like we were truly being taken care of. Preston's Corner has officially become a family favorite, and we're already talking about when we can come back. Can't recommend it enough--great food, great service, and just really good vibes all around. read more

Excellent crab cake Benedict!! It comes with a side. I got the fried okra which was cut long ways and lightly battered. Not greasy. Definitely going back. read more

Friendly greeting host sat us as we requested bar side and orders taken immediately dirty martini and my friend and I ordered crab bisque thickest I've ever had! More meat than anywhere here in 20 yrs of ordering lol then we enjoyed coconut shrimp w a creamy dip instead of fruit as would be typical for the dish forgot my cc and they had it waiting for me when I got back. read more

Preston's Corner Bar & Grill - Crab dip and crab bisque - Seafood Near Me - Swansboro, North Carolina

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Our shrimp platters were to well done, the French Fries were just ok , the coleslaw was very plain and the tartar sauce was plain, the waiter was excellent, the ambiance was cozy. I'm sorry to say this but each meal was $21.00 each plus the drinks were about $3.50 each, so the total for it all was $49.00 plus tax and tip, it wasn't worth it, we will not going back there. again. read more

The worst dinners I have had in a long time. I took three small bites of the slop they served and almost threw-up in my mouth. I have eaten here twice, there will not be a third. The drink menu is good I sampled two of my wife's drinks she had for dinner read more